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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,607.44, 375,852.97 and 149,433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,607.44, 375,852.97 and 149,433.74 is: 224,115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,607.44 : 375,852.97 = 149,433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,607.44/375,852.97 = 149,433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,607.44x = 375,852.97 × 149,433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,607.44x = 56,165,114,714.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,165,114,714.18/250,607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,115.91

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